“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out to see if you have heard anything about why the Dunbar pool has been closed since June. I’ve reached out to DPR multiple times, (more…)
PSA
Thanks to Megan for sharing this email she received:
“This is an important update on the Compass Coffee order ahead mobile app. (more…)
photo by Callan Swenson
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is providing an update on forecasted snow and the District Snow Team’s posture and deployment.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed the District under a Winter Weather Advisory from 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday, February 22, until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, February 23. Rain is expected throughout the day, transitioning to snow this afternoon as temperatures drop. The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight, with the bulk of precipitation ending before sunrise tomorrow morning. Additionally, 30-40 mph winds are possible overnight and into Monday morning. (more…)
Local legend, Tom, participates in a milkening for a previous storm.
From AlertDC:
“NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia on Sunday, 2/22 from 5PM until Monday, 2/23 at 10AM.
WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
WHERE: District of Columbia
WHEN: From 5PM Sunday to 10AM Monday.”
From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
Always fun but not sure what will happen if it snows…
From MPD:
“On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)
From DC Fire and EMS:
“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.
Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”
From MPD:
“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)
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13th and Florida Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Sharing for awareness.
Last night at 13th & Florida there were 4–6 unmarked vehicles with red and blue flashing lights on the bottom of their cars(one with a Carvana license plate frame) pulling over multiple cars in the same spot. (more…)
If you see folks running around in their underwear – Cupid’s Undie Run is this Saturday at the Wharf
photo by Miki Jourdan
Ed. Note: Cupid’s Undie Run is a fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
From an email:
“On Saturday, February 21st – hundreds of Washingtonians will brave the cold in just their undies for this years Cupid’s Undie Run DC 2026, the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity. (more…)
From the Good peeps at Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“13th Annual Pączki Day is Tuesday! Buy a beer and get one free pączek! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I think I had an encounter (Thursday) with “coffee guy,” the one who approaches women pretending to be from somewhere else, asks about coffee places, then tries to pressure you into a coffee date.
I was leaving my office and he approached me at the intersection of 10th and G NW. He asked me where Tatte was, because I “look like the kind of person with the swagger to go there.” (more…)